# Elden Nav vs GameCat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GameCat at 87% against Elden Nav's 0%. GameCat also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (35 vs 5). Elden Nav's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elden Nav sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GameCat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GameCat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameCat has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Elden Nav's written reviews are positive against 87% of GameCat's.

Elden Nav ships an update every 3 days, GameCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elden Nav | GameCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elden-nav/id1626690920/reviews) | **[4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 380 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [田 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/840781634) | [九思 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/986361942) |

## What reviewers say

### Elden Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elden-nav/id1626690920)

An unofficial interactive map for Elden Ring, this app helps players locate essential in-game elements like bosses, items, and weapons across both the overworld and underground areas.

**Highlights:** Interactive map, Supports ground and underground areas, Locate bosses, Find items, Discover weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


### GameCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507)

This unofficial companion app provides a comprehensive wiki with a powerful search engine for game items and skills. It also features a robust build simulator to help players create optimal gear sets for their adventures.

**Highlights:** Game wiki with powerful search, Filter items by elements, skills, and more, Favorite items and quests, Build simulator for gear sets, Stunning user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch Delivery | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Member | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic build simulator
- 👍 Great companion app for MH experience
- 👍 Useful set builder and skill planner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Language settings don't work as expected
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 🔧 UI and configuration tools need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Armor info not updated in a timely manner
- Slow app launch and performance issues

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Offline mode or local data storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elden Nav free?

Elden Nav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GameCat free?

GameCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elden Nav or GameCat?

GameCat is rated higher. Elden Nav averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GameCat averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do Elden Nav or GameCat have ads?

Neither Elden Nav nor GameCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elden Nav or GameCat?

Elden Nav ships an update every 3 days, and GameCat weekly. Most recently, Elden Nav was updated on October 15, 2026 and GameCat on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*